have the world at your feet

have the world at (one's) feet

To be successful in a particular area. Betsy is such a talented singer that I'm sure she'll have the world at her feet one day and be courted by record execs.See also: feet, have, world

have the ˌworld at your ˈfeet

have many advantages, and so have many opportunities to choose from; be very successful and admired: When you’re young you’ve got the world at your feet. ♢ She’s got money; she’s well-educated; the world is at her feet.See also: feet, have, world